Staff Desktop XP
Optional Applications
Note:
You must not attempt to install Antivirus software, Microsoft Office, or any of the software already included in the service on your Staff Desktop computer. If you wish to install an Optional Application you must do so from the service as described.
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In order to see what applications are directly available from the Start button please go to Settings and then the Control Panel on your Staff Desktop computer and click in Add or Remove Programs. Then select Add New Programs in the left-hand panel.
Make Me an Administrator
Make Me An Administrator. A utility which allows users easily to elevate their standard active directory accounts into the local Administrators group on their computer as required, and then remove it again. This allows hardware and software to be installed while logged in under the user's normal account. This is often preferable to logging in with a local administrative account so that shortcuts appear as expected and can in some cases cases be necessary for successful installation. This facility is provided by IT Services for use where it is necessary to aid productivity. Responsibility for deciding who should have access to the utility lies with individual departments and only IT staff can install it.
To gain access to Optional Applications:
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From the Start menu choose Settings and then Control Panel.
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If the Control Panel does not look like this, see our alternate instructions.
Otherwise Choose Add or Remove Programs.
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Click the Add New Programs button.
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Select any program you require, and more information will be displayed. Note that this lists all programs available, including any you may have already added yourself. Click the Add button to install the program.
Alternate Instructions for alternative control panel "category" interface.
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From the Start menu choose Settings and then Control Panel.
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Select Add or Remove Programs.
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Select Add a program.
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Click the Add New Programs button.
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Select any program you require, and more information will be displayed. Note that this lists all programs available, including any you may have already added yourself. Click the Add button to install the program.